East Midlands Back and Joint Clinic

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Initial Appointment

At your initial consultation with Dr Watson you will be able to cover your medical history and tell him what you are struggling with currently, he will ask you questions related to the pain you are experiencing and what you think triggers your pain so that he can understand the nature of your pain and what might be causing it.

He will then give you a detailed physical examination and he will discuss the diagnosis with you.

Xrays and MRI’s can be arranged, however if the condition is straightforward and you recover quickly, you may not need them.

Unlike other clinics he will not request you return for a follow up appointment to receive the treatment you need. If appropriate, and if you wish he can treat you at your initial appointment. It is Dr Watson’s aim to do whatever he can to reduce or eliminate your pain as quickly as possible. Alternatively if you do not want treatment immediately and would like to think things over first, then of course you are welcome to make a second appointment for treatment at your convenience.

After your initial appointment and treatment we may need to talk about what caused the problem this time and how to avoid a recurrence. This can be done on the phone or in person dependent upon the type of pain you experienced in the past and your lifestyle.